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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that studies issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in blended learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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